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On the ground in China

Photos and short videos from the Canton Fair, supplier visits and shipping, plus quick business tips.

Crowds entering the Canton Fair under the session banner
Canton FairOpening day at the Canton FairBuyers arrive at the China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou. Plan your phase by product category.See how we help →
Wide view of a busy Canton Fair exhibition hall
Canton FairInside a Canton Fair hallThousands of booths across four areas. A hall shortlist saves hours of walking.See how we help →
Visitors talking with an exhibitor at a Canton Fair machinery booth
Canton FairMeeting exhibitorsA translator at your side makes technical conversations faster and clearer.See how we help →
Buyer examining product samples at a trade show booth
Canton FairChecking samples at the boothCollect catalogues and prices at the fair; agree final terms after you compare.See how we help →
Business visitors inspecting products on a factory floor with their host
Supplier visitsA supplier visitSeeing production in person is the strongest supplier check there is.See how we help →
Buyer meeting a supplier representative in a factory showroom
Supplier visitsIn the supplier showroomCompare samples side by side before you order.See how we help →
Inspector checking a product with a UV light in a quality lab
Supplier visitsQuality testingAn inspection before the final payment finds problems while goods are still at the factory.See how we help →
Aerial view of a South China container terminal with stacked containers and cranes
ShippingSouth China container portMost of our shipments leave from the major container ports of South China.See how we help →
Container being moved inside a large logistics warehouse
ShippingWarehouse handlingGoods from several suppliers can be received, checked and combined into one shipment.See how we help →
Aerial view of a vehicle export terminal with thousands of new cars beside a car carrier ship
ShippingVehicle export terminalVehicles are checked and prepared at the export terminal before loading.See how we help →

Business tip

Send the same brief to every supplier

Identical specs, quantities and destination give you quotes you can actually compare.

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Business tip

Never pay a personal bank account

The account name should match the company on the contract. Confirm bank changes by phone or video.

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Business tip

Work out landed cost first

Freight, duty and taxes can add a lot to the factory price. Know your number before you negotiate.

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Business tip

Set up WeChat before you fly

Suppliers will message you there. Install it and test your payment app before you land.

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